I was listening to NPR today and they had on a columnist for the Chicago Tribune who recently asked her readers, ” What wouldn’t you sell if times got so tough you had to sell some belongings?” This instantly caught my attention, partly because of the business I am in, and partly because I am constantly battling my “pack rat” ways. I, like most of the nation, am fairly attached to my material possessions. It was very interesting to hear people call in and share what is was they would never give up. If you are interested in hearing this for yourself, click here, and I’ll leave you with my little story:
I fall into the category of people who would never sell their wedding ring. Not because it’s of any value monetarily or because it represents the vows my husband and I took on our wedding day, but because it is the most romantic thing my husband has ever done for me (this memory has saved my marriage many times).
We found this ring as an estate piece in a shop in Eugene and I put it on my finger and instantly fell in love. It seemed like it was made to be on my finger. We were very young and didn’t have the money to buy it then, but every time we went to Eugene, we went to the store and it was there and I tried it on. Finally, one day my friend said “Let’s go look at your ring” and when we went we were informed the ring had been purchased that day. I was devastated and actually almost started crying. I am embarrassed to admit to my behavior — I don’t even know how Nate put up with me those next couple of months. Imagine my horror and the smile on his face when he finally gave me the ring.
So, I quickly developed a totally unhealthy attachment to my new possession. I know deep down that this memory will be with me forever even if my ring isn’t, but for a girl like me, that is a way too rational and unromantic thought.
